Health Care Assistant
The Health Care Assistant (HCA), also referred to as the Resident Care Attendant (RCA) program, prepares students to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. Health Care Assistant’s promote and maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort and well-being of individuals and families. They may take on the roles of Community Health Worker and/or Resident Care Attendant (RCA). In these roles they are important and valued members of the health care team.
An HCA / RCA provides personal care assistance and services in a caring manner that recognizes and supports the unique needs, abilities and backgrounds of clients and residents. They work as members of a health care team in a variety of settings with direction and supervision from other health professionals. The work done by HCA’s / RCA’s is based on a set of fundamental values, beliefs and ethical principles that are consistently reflected in all aspects of their work with clients, residents, families, team members and others.
The HCA Program is designed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. Sprott-Shaw’s Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program will prepare you for a rewarding career in health care.
Note: CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and basic WHMIS will be completed during the program.
Career Opportunities
Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant (RCA), Home Support, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Acute and Complex Care, Special Care Units
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Victoria
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Law and Legal Administration
Welcome to the Victoria campus! Sprott-Shaw Victoria is centrally located and easily accessible with a major bus stop at our doorstep, close to Victoria shopping and night life.
As a private education institute for over 100 years, Sprott-Shaw prides itself on providing high quality graduates in many fields. In today’s economy, the focus is on transferable skills and employees need to be able to fill many roles. From the admissions process to graduate placement services, Sprott-Shaw in Victoria works hard to serve the needs of its community by simplifying the steps needed to get started on a new career.
Sprott-Shaw in Victoria collaborates closely with many employers to ensure our training not only meets their needs, but surpasses their expectations. Employers frequently visit the campus and give HR seminars to the students on how to apply to their organization. This combined with the career planning programs that are in place at the campus, allows the students access to the important people making decisions on their future. Students are also shown the secrets of getting in the door.
* Not all programs available at all campuses
Sprott Shaw College - Victoria:2621 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4M2, Canada